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“The cladding of tower blocks began under the Blair government.”

The PM said fire regulations were changed in 2005 which meant inspections no longer needed to be carried out by the fire service.

She added: “It is a matter that has occurred under governments of both colours, under councils of all political persuasions.

“It is something that I would hope we would say we should come together and ensure that we get to the answers over why this has happened over many years, what has gone wrong, and how do we stop it from happening in the future.”

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So far there have been 120 tests fail across 37 local authoritiesCredit: Reuters

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Last night it emerged that fire chiefs had written to all London councils two months before the Grenfell inferno warning them of cladding risksCredit: Getty Images

It emerged last night fire chiefs had written to all London councils just two months before the Grenfell inferno warning them of cladding risks.

Tests on panels from another high rise block that caught fire in Shepherd’s Bush last August showed the cladding helped spread the blaze.

After a faulty tumble dryer started the blaze, the fire brigade urged councils to review the cladding on their blocks and take action to reduce the risks.

Amid angry scenes, yesterday the BBC lost control of a live broadcast with Grenfell residents after one victim angrily confronted Housing Minister Alok Sharma.

Oluwaseun Talabi, who escaped from the 14th floor with his daughter and girlfriend, had to be restrained by producers after demanding permanent accommodation after only being offered temporary housing.

It came as forensic scientist Denise Syndercombe compared Grenfell to 9/11 saying experts would in some cases not even be able to find DNA to identify victims.

Cladding similar to that used on Grenfell Tower blaze has now been found at up to 36 NHS trusts.

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Cladding from hospital buildings from 36 trusts is currently being tested with the results expected next weekCredit: PA:Press Association

Health bosses are carrying out urgent tests on the buildings, with results expected early next week.

It comes after nine hospitals - mostly high rise blocks - were found to be at greatest risk.

NHS and fire bosses have now sent in support teams to prevent a repeat of the Grenfell disaster where 80 people died.

NHS Improvement said it will release a further update on fire risk across the health service next Monday.